Took a while to see these in the UK, but they just landed
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2020/08/kala-ka-bmb-c-all-bamboo-concert.html
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2020/08/kala-ka-bmb-c-all-bamboo-concert.html
I wonder how different are those bamboo Kalas to the Aklots, they look identical to me...
I wonder how different are those bamboo Kalas to the Aklots, they look identical to me...
Nice, thanks for sharing!
I wonder how different are those bamboo Kalas to the Aklots, they look identical to me...
Physically the only thing I spotted was white position dots etc compared to black. Are they otherwise identical? No idea. There's a huge price difference, though, and I would *hope* that it's not just a brand markup. I was tempted to put aside my reluctance to buy from Amazon, but that headstock is simply wrong on a soprano so I didn't.
I just knew that when I reviewed this the Aklot comparisons would start (understandably of course). I have to step out of these replies now though for fear of saying something I maybe shouldn't.
I've heard about the shady marketing practices of Kmise/Aklot so I would prefer Kala over them as well but not by much.
To be honest, I don't regard Kala that much better compared to these direct sale companies like Kmise/Aklot. These days, Kala is doing much more direct sales as well through their own website and Amazon, and I think they had some massive deal with Walmart as well. I'm sure many people here remember the kerfuffle between Kala and Mim. They're really undercutting the small specialist shops, although I think they might still be more friendly to smaller shops in Europe. I've heard about the shady marketing practices of Kmise/Aklot so I would prefer Kala over them as well but not by much.
This came from a small specialist shop....
(I know I said I would keep off the Aklot thing, but this is factual point worth making... for balance.)
I know I'll be opening a big can of worms but... can you provide a link to shed light on such shady marketing practices?
I was strongly considering the Aklot bamboo since the guys over at GEWA didn't reply at all my 2 emails.
I know I'll be opening a big can of worms but... can you provide a link to shed light on such shady marketing practices?
I was strongly considering the Aklot bamboo since the guys over at GEWA didn't reply at all my 2 emails.